OT Cybersecurity: HWG Sababa-Siemens Synergy for Industry Defense

The growing complexity of industrial plants and the escalation of cyber threats are requiring companies to adopt increasingly structured cybersecurity solutions, particularly in the area of ​​Operational Technology (OT). In this crucial context, the Italian security firm HWG Sababa and Siemens, a leading technology company, have consolidated a strategic partnership to develop high-quality specialized training programs.

The collaboration, which has been renewed and strengthened for over two years, has led Siemens, through its Sitrain Digital Industry Academy, to select HWG Sababa as its partner of choice to offer customers customized, high-quality courses.

Training as a lever for safety and compliance

Specialized training in OT Cybersecurity is a key lever for protecting industrial assets. Roberto Caviglia, OT Team Leader at HWG Sababa and head of the Y Cyber ​​business unit, highlighted the need for a targeted approach : " Specialized training in OT Cybersecurity today represents a key lever for protecting industrial plants from the growing complexity of digital threats. Thanks to the collaboration between HWG Sababa and Siemens, we are able to provide professionals with tailored courses that integrate regulatory insights, practical cases, and technological innovation. We believe that only by sharing skills and leveraging experience can we build a truly effective and resilient security culture in the industrial sector ."

The teaching approach, delivered on the Sitrain access online platform in both synchronous and asynchronous modes to ensure maximum flexibility, is based on the integration of theoretical insights into key regulations, practical activities, laboratories, and exercises. The courses cover essential topics, including the core principles of OT Cybersecurity, the implementation of the IEC 62443 standard, risk analysis, supply chain management, and the technical security requirements for industrial systems and components.

Synergy of vision and skills

By choosing HWG Sababa and leveraging the experience gained with the creation of Y Cyber ​​(the business unit dedicated to OT security), the Sitrain Digital Industry Academy is positioned as a meeting point between the industrial and cyber sectors.

Alessio Aceti, CEO of HWG Sababa, emphasized the importance of this joint effort : " We are proud to partner with Siemens to promote specialized training that meets the real needs of modern industry: only by combining advanced skills and strategic vision is it possible to build a truly effective security culture in the OT landscape. Together, we aim to offer training programs that not only transfer know-how but also help strengthen companies' resilience in the face of new cyber challenges ."

The collaboration extends to regulatory compliance, particularly regarding the impact of the European directive. Antonella Carlomagno, Sitrain Italia Portfolio Manager at Siemens Italy, confirmed the joint commitment : " Siemens' Sitrain Digital Industry Academy and HWG Sababa are strengthening their collaboration with the shared goal of promoting an industrial culture focused on safety, regulatory compliance, and digital protection. Together, we are committed to disseminating fundamental knowledge on machinery regulations, secure programming, and the impact of the NIS2 directive, which introduces new cybersecurity obligations in strategic industrial sectors ."